AE 5800
AM / FM / SSB CB-Transceiver
According to EU Standard EN 300 433-2
© 2002 ALAN Electronics GmbH
Legal Issues
European regulations for CB radio are in a transition period, they are still different from country to country and may
be subject of changes from time to time. Please respect the legal requirements when operating the radio and use
the latest available Declaration of Conformity, available from our Download Server under
www.hobbyradio.de . Please note that latest European Automotive Directive requests special tests for all kind of
electronics equipment, which is intended for fixed installation in cars. Because this SSB radio requests repeated
fine tuning by user and can produce unexpected sound events, operation of this radio may be hazardous to the car
driver under certain conditions. We do not recommend to use this radio during movement of a car.
CE- Declaration of Conformity / Konformitätserklärung
We hereby declare that our product: / Wir erklären hiermit, dass unser Produkt
CB-Radio Albrecht AE 5800
satisfies all technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of EU Council Directives, European
Standards and national frequency applications:/ alle technischen Anforderungen im Geltungsbereich der EU
Richtlinien, europäischer Normen und nationaler Frequenzanwendungen einhält:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 99/5/EC
EN 300 135 -2 / EN 300 433-2
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-13, EN 60 950
All essential radio test suites have been carried out. /
Alle für das Produkt vorgeschriebenen Funktestreihen wurden durchgeführt.
ALAN Electronics GmbH
Dovenkamp 11
D- 22952 Lütjensee
This declaration is issued under our sole responsibility. Basing on not harmonised frequency applications, the CB
radio may be used only in listed countries according to selected channel programming. An individual licence for
operating this radio in AM + SSB +FM (in B, CH, D, E, F, P) is requested. In Germany, transmitting in AM and SSB
is restricted to channels 4- 15. In Finland and Netherlands the operation of this radio is free of licence. This radio
may be subject of restrictions in other countries, where SSB is not accepted.
Use of additional accessories like Packet Radio modems via MIC socket is only intended to be used in FM mode
and may be restricted to individual channels depending on the countries's national frequency allocations.
Diese Erklärung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben. Dieses Funkgerät darf wegen der nicht
harmonisierten Frequenzanwendungen in AM + SSB + FM nur mit gültiger Einzelgenehmigung bzw –Zuteilung
in den Ländern B, CH, E, F, P in Betrieb genommen werden. In den Niederlanden und Finnland ist die Benutzung
allgemein freigegeben und anmelde- und gebührenfrei. In Deutschland dürfen in AM und SSB nur die Kanäle 4
bis 15 im Sendebetrieb benutzt werden. Dieses Gerät darf in Ländern, in denen SSB nicht freigegeben ist,
nicht benutzt werden.
Der Anschluss von Audio-Zubehör, wie z.B. Packet Radio Modems, ist nur in der Betriebsart FM vorgesehen, die
Benutzung von Packet Radio kann in einigen Ländern auf bestimmte national freigegebene Kanäle begrenzt sein
oder auch generell nicht gestattet sein.
Point of contact/Ansprechpartner: Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg
Place and date of issue: Lütjensee, 23.9.2002
(Signature)
Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg
ALAN Electronics GmbH
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Radio Functions
Control knobs & buttons
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch turns the radio ON and OFF, and adjusts receiving volume.
2. Microphone input socket
This is a standard 6 pin MIC input socket which can accept a dynamic or preamplified electret
microphone, or other audio accessories. Please note that packet radio modems should only be
used in FM mode and only on channels, where the authority has allowed use of data
transmissions. Not all countries have allowed other functions than voice transmission!
3. RF Gain control
This controls the receiver sensitivity to reduce interference in receive mode, when very strong
signals are received from the antenna system. To decrease RF gain, turn the knob counter-
clockwise. For maximum receiver sensitivity, the RF Gain control must be rotated in full
clockwise position.
4. Mic Gain control:
This potentiometer controls the Microphone gain for the desired modulation depth. Dynamic
mic’s require full clockwise position, while the best position for electret mic’s may be more a
medium position. The required MIC Gain also depends on Your voice volume and the
surrounding noise. Especially for SSB, You should avoid any over-modulation. Please check
with a local station for best settings.
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Numeric & other keys:
All following key functions are double functions. The functions depend on the fact whether
You have pressed the “FUNC” key or not before using the buttons.
5. NB / Memory 1 Switch
This key controls a noise filter for receiving and the first memory location.
Without FUNCTION activated before:
* load channel in the memory 1 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION activated before:
NB FUNCTION – if your reception is disturbed by interference from impulse type noise (ignition
noise and other electrical noise press NB to reduce or eliminate the noise.
* save cannel in the memory 1 with MEM switch pressed before.
6. LCR / MEMORY 4 SWITCH
without FUNCTION activated before:
LCR (Last Channel Recall) FUNCTION - press LCR to return to the last channel that was used
longer than 3 seconds or was transmitted on. Or:
* load channel in the memory 4 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION pressed before (FUNC Icon in display must be on):
* save channel in the memory 4 with MEM switch.
7. CALL/MEMORY 2 SWITCH
with FUNCTION OFF:
CALL FUNCTION – this switch is used to access a preprogrammed frequency (memory 2)
* load channel in the memory 2 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION ON:
* save channel in the memory 2 with MEM switch.
8. MODE/ T-LOW/ MEMORY 5 SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
MODE FUNCTION – select one of the operation modes AM/ FM/ USB/ LSB.
* load channel in the memory 5 with MEM switch.
FUNCTION ON:
T-LOW FUNCTION – this switch activates tone low (high cut) circuits in receiver. Low tone filter
may be better for understanding very noisy signals.
* save channel in the memory 5 with MEM switch.
9. SCAN/ MEMORY 3 SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
SCAN FUNCTION – set the scan mode on/off in RX mode.
* load channel in the memory 3 with MEM switch.
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FUNCTION ON:
* save channel in the memory 3 with MEM switch.
10. MEMORY Load / MEMORY save SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
MEMORY LOAD FUNCTION – load one of the 5 memory channels with 5 numeric key.
FUNCTION ON:
MEMORY SAVE FUNCTION – save one of the 5 memory channels with 5 numeric key.
11. CLARIFIER CONTROL
This control provides an adjustment for fine tuning to stations which are slightly OFF frequency,
to optimise the AM and SSB reception.
12. FUNC SWITCH
BRIEF PUSH: This switch activates the second function of all the double function switches.
When activated, the FUNC Icon in LC Display will appear. If the double function is not used, the
Icon will disappear again after some seconds.
13. CHANNEL SELECTOR
This rotary switch selects frequencies or channels. The switch is only activated in receive
mode. While transmitting, frequencies / channels cannot be changed. Release PTT button
before selecting new frequency/ channelone of frequency in RX mode, but frequency is not
activated in TX mode.
14. SQUELCH CONTOL / PWR CONTROL
This double potentiometer can be used to quiet the receiver during absence of receive signals.
This is called “Squelch” function. Use the larger (outer) ring for adjustment of Squelch (SQ).
The most sensitive point for incoming signals is the position, where the noise (adjusted while a
channel is free) just disappears. If You turn more clockwise, the receiving sensitivity will
decrease, until You can only hear very strong signals.
The inner smaller knob is designed for Transmit Power Control. You may adjust Your output
power to Your needs! Radio connections over short distance only do not need much power
(turn left), while long distance calls need full power (full clockwise).
BEEP/TONE
Turning on power switch while keeping PTT key pressed sets beep mode on/off.
Switching between channel and Frequency mode:
In the CB range, Your AE 5800 starts initially in the CB channel mode. Here the display will
show the actual CB channel by channel numbers from 01 to 40. The channel numbers
correspond to international conventions.
If You should like to see the frequencies instead of the channel numbers, You press
FUNCTION and then key “2” . This procedure will toggle between channel and frequency
display and reverse.
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Technical Data:
Transmitter
Transmit Power AM 1 Watt
FM max. 4 Watt
SSB max. 4 Watt PEP
Harmonics & spurious suppression min. 90 dB (4 nW)
Mic sensitivity better than 4 mV / 1 kOhm
Supplied microphone: preampflified electret type
Microphone - ALC 50 dB
Current consumption transmit mode max. 2.5 (AM)
max. 3.0 A (FM, SSB)
Receiver
Receiver sensitivity for 12 dB SINAD 0.5 µV EMK FM/SSB
0.9 µV EMK AM
Adjacent channel selectivity 60 dB FM/AM
70 dB SSB
Clarifier-tuning range +/- 1 kHz
Audio Output Power 2.5 Watt an 8 Ohm
Dimensions incl. Knobs and sockets 24.5 x 15.5 x 5.3 cm
Weight 1.3 kg
Contact adresses:
All technical documentations, CB regulations, and latest user manual versions and corrections can be downloaded
from our Service-Download under www.hobbyradio.de
ALAN Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr. 1 K D 63303 Dreieich
or Dovenkamp 11 D-22952 Lütjensee
http://www.albrecht-online.de http://www.alan-germany.com
Phone Phone ( 9-13 Hours) (+49) 04154 849 180
Service-Fax (+49) 04154 849 288
© ALAN Electronics GmbH 2002
ALAN-Albrecht technical documentations may not be used for any commercial purposes without our written
agreement.
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